Illegal and Dangerous – the Overweight Splitter Van The splitter van is the workhorse of UK/European touring. And its probably overweight. This has legal and financial implications for you and your artists. The title says it all – you’ve done a quick budget, booked a splitter van, and your artist is ready to hit the … Read more
The certificate for National Insurance Contributions (NIC) is taking six-eight months to arrive. I applied for an A1 certificate in June this year (2025). The screenshot shows the latest response from HMRC – I can expect my certificate in January 2026 (!) In the meantime, I completed two European tours and had to assure the … Read more
The How (and Why) of Hiring a Concert Tour Manager – by a Concert Tour Manager When to bring in a concert tour manager and how to pick the right one – a guide written for artist managers based in the UK. So, you think you need to hire a concert tour manager. You have … Read more
Everyone who is important will want the AAA pass. How do you decide who gets all access – and where exactly does all access get them?
The contract rider and the contract for a concert – what is the difference? This article, written by a tour manager, shows you the difference with an example rider.
A quick guide to using expiry dates and version numbers on input lists, stage plans, catering riders, and other docs for concert touring. Written by a tour manager.
The contract is between the artist and the concert promoter, but is issued by the booking agent. This article explains the process and key clauses.
For music artists – what is a carnet? A guide for musicians on getting and using a carnet, by a concert tour manager. What is a carnet? A carnet (pronounced ‘kar-nay’) is a kind of passport for musical equipment. The ATA Carnet (to use the correct name) permits tax- and duty-free import and export of … Read more